The Power of 3: Three Branches of Government

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Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
The United States formed a strong government when it became a country more than 200 years ago. The forefathers created a system of checks and balances to ensure our government would function with no one branch operating in disregard for the other two. In this lesson students will determine the strongest shape and then will build a model to symbolize and remember our strong system of government.
Author: 
Karen Guerrero
Grade Range: 
2
Duration: 
1 class period
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
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Student Materials: 
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Standards
National Geography Standards: 
13: How the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of Earth's surface